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North Dakota State College of Science

North Dakota State College of Science offers Welding Technology associate and certificate pathways at both Wahpeton and Fargo, an Industry Welding Technology associate degree in Fargo, and four focused Fargo certificates in MIG, TIG, Stick and flux-core welding. Current curricula combine shop practice with welding theory and document pipe and plate welding, fabrication, oxyfuel, plasma and air-carbon-arc cutting, pulsed MIG, CNC plasma cutting and robotic welding. The advanced Welding Technology pathway also emphasizes AWS welder qualifications.

Programs Offered

Welding Technology

  • Credential: Associate in Applied Science
  • Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Fabrication
  • GI Bill: Eligible
  • Program Length: 73 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Face-to-face or combination delivery in Wahpeton and Fargo

A 73-credit advanced Welding Technology degree building from the first-year welding certificate. Students… Read full description for Welding Technology

A 73-credit advanced Welding Technology degree building from the first-year welding certificate. Students train in MIG, pulsed MIG, TIG, Stick and flux-core welding; pipe and heavy-plate work; fabrication; oxyfuel, plasma and air-carbon-arc cutting; CNC plasma operations; and robotic welding. The second year is limited enrollment and adds advanced welding, qualification work, automation and general education.

Offered at

NDSCS-Fargo — Fargo, NDWahpeton Campus — Wahpeton, ND

Welding Technology Certificate

  • Credential: Certificate
  • Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication
  • Program Length: 33 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Available
A 33-credit certificate providing foundational welding and cutting training for manufacturing, construction and energy work. The curriculum includes… Read full description for Welding Technology Certificate

A 33-credit certificate providing foundational welding and cutting training for manufacturing, construction and energy work. The curriculum includes MIG, TIG, Stick and flux-core welding, fabrication methods, oxyfuel, plasma and air-carbon-arc cutting, welding theory, metallurgy and introductory robotics.

Offered at

NDSCS-Fargo — Fargo, NDWahpeton Campus — Wahpeton, ND

Industry Welding Technology

  • Credential: Associate in Applied Science
  • Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Fabrication
  • Program Length: 61 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Not listed
A 61-credit Fargo associate degree organized around four process-specific welding theory and lab sequences, fabrication methods, introductory robotics… Read full description for Industry Welding Technology

A 61-credit Fargo associate degree organized around four process-specific welding theory and lab sequences, fabrication methods, introductory robotics and general education. Students develop beginner-to-advanced skills on carbon steel using MIG, TIG, Stick and flux-core welding while also learning oxyfuel and air-carbon-arc cutting.

Offered at

NDSCS-Fargo — Fargo, ND

Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

  • Credential: Certificate of Completion
  • Processes: Flux-Core
  • Program Length: 9 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Not listed
A focused 9-credit Fargo certificate combining process theory and hands-on lab work from beginner through advanced application on carbon-steel plate,… Read full description for Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

A focused 9-credit Fargo certificate combining process theory and hands-on lab work from beginner through advanced application on carbon-steel plate, plus a two-credit welding-related elective. Core welding courses also document oxyfuel and air-carbon-arc cutting.

Offered at

NDSCS-Fargo — Fargo, ND

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

  • Credential: Certificate of Completion
  • Processes: MIG
  • Program Length: 9 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Not listed
A focused 9-credit Fargo certificate combining process theory and hands-on lab work from beginner through advanced application on carbon-steel plate,… Read full description for Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

A focused 9-credit Fargo certificate combining process theory and hands-on lab work from beginner through advanced application on carbon-steel plate, plus a two-credit welding-related elective. Core welding courses also document oxyfuel and air-carbon-arc cutting.

Offered at

NDSCS-Fargo — Fargo, ND

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

  • Credential: Certificate of Completion
  • Processes: TIG
  • Program Length: 9 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Not listed
A focused 9-credit Fargo certificate combining process theory and hands-on lab work from beginner through advanced application on carbon-steel plate,… Read full description for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

A focused 9-credit Fargo certificate combining process theory and hands-on lab work from beginner through advanced application on carbon-steel plate, plus a two-credit welding-related elective. Core welding courses also document oxyfuel and air-carbon-arc cutting.

Offered at

NDSCS-Fargo — Fargo, ND

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

  • Credential: Certificate of Completion
  • Processes: Stick
  • Program Length: 9 credit hours
  • AWS Prep: Not listed
A focused 9-credit Fargo certificate combining process theory and hands-on lab work from beginner through advanced application on carbon-steel plate,… Read full description for Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

A focused 9-credit Fargo certificate combining process theory and hands-on lab work from beginner through advanced application on carbon-steel plate, plus a two-credit welding-related elective. Core welding courses also document oxyfuel and air-carbon-arc cutting.

Offered at

NDSCS-Fargo — Fargo, ND

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